Vol. 568 No. 6
167 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on a statement by a person (details supplied) in relation to the urgency concerning the need for infrastructural development, be it communications, road, rail, electricity or gas, for regions such as Inishowen, County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17006/03]
Physical infrastructure is one of the most important underlying inputs in the business environment. The National Development Plan 2000-2006 is committed to investing €11 billion on infrastructure such as national roads, public transport and water and waste water facilities. These items are essential features of a modern enterprise economy and provide services without which the business sector could not function effectively. The achievement of the ambitious infrastructure goals of the NDP is driven by a Cabinet committee that has devised a framework for action on infrastructure development, including public private partnerships. Regional aspects of this issue will be assisted by implementation of the national spatial strategy.
Question No. 168 answered with Question No. 166.
